Jobs
About the Gallery
The National Gallery is one of Australia’s leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our values are boldness, integrity, respect and excellence.
Working at the Gallery
When you work at the National Gallery you will be exposed to some of the world’s leading Australian and international art and artists. We are located in the national triangle on the waterfront and your lunchtimes can be spent in our beautiful sculpture garden or around Lake Burley Griffin.
We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and you will have access to low-cost, onsite car parking.
The National Gallery is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and we expect our people to share this commitment and work safely at all times.
We value the contribution that a diverse workforce brings and encourage people from a diverse background to apply. This might include identifying as First Nations peoples, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Current vacancies and all recruitment documentation required to apply for a job with the National Gallery are listed on this page. Please contact recruitment@nga.gov.au for further information.
Vacancies
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Curatorial Assistant, First Nations Art
NGA Level 4
Position No. 4518
Ongoing – Full-timeApplication close midnight, Sunday 2 June 2024
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Head Curator, First Nations Art
Executive Level 2
Position No. NEW
Ongoing – Full-timeApplications close midnight, Sunday 2 June 2024
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Senior Curator, First Nations Art
Executive Level 1
Position No. 4513
Ongoing – Full-timeApplications close midnight, Sunday 2 June 2024
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Visitor Experience Host
NGA Level 2
Position No. Multiple
Ongoing – Part-timeApplications close midnight, Wednesday 22 May 2024
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Artist Educator
NGA Level 5
Position No. SUP 142
CasualApplication closes midnight, Sunday 19 May 2024
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Governance, Compliance and Risk Manager
Executive Level 1
Position No. 2019
Non-ongoing 3 years / Ongoing – Full-timeApplications close midnight, Sunday 19 May 2024
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Lead Artist Educator
NGA Level 5
Position No. 6075
Ongoing – Part-timeApplications close midnight, Sunday 19 May 2024
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Principal Content Strategist and Head of Digital
Executive Level 2
Position No. 2216
Ongoing – Full-timeApplications close midnight, Sunday 19 May 2024
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Art Store Clerk
NGA Level 1
Position No. 2223
Ongoing – Part-timeApplications close midnight, Wednesday 15 May 2024
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Art Store Clerk
NGA Level 1
Position No. 2226
CasualApplications close midnight, Wednesday 15 May 2024
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Manager, First Nations Engagement (Identified Position/Affirmative Measure)
Executive Level 1
Position No. NEW
Ongoing – Full-timeApplications close midnight Tuesday, 14 May 2024